Skíni
Skíni is a term that appears in Icelandic-language contexts as a reference to skin or hide, though its precise use depends on dialect and era. In everyday modern Icelandic, the common word for the skin of living beings is húð, while skinn is used more often to denote animal hide or leather. The form skíni can be encountered in older texts or in certain compound expressions, and may function as a variant or inflected form in specific grammatical contexts.
Etymology and linguistic notes
Skíni is related to the broader family of Germanic-language words for skin or hide, with cognates found
In biological terms, skin is the largest organ of humans and most animals, serving as a protective
Historically, animal skins have been central to clothing, shelter, and tools in many cultures. Skinn, or leather,